Citroen Xantia 1995 vs Volvo V70 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Citroen Xantia) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo V70) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xantia engine produces 37 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 137 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xantia consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xantia could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xantia consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen Xantia is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen Xantia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 1.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Citroen Xantia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Citroen Xantia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
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